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GU12 SHJ

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,442 mi
Last recorded64,442 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 SHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 64,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 61,468 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 57,836 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 52,521 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 47,178 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 43,307 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 41,804 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 41,804 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Exhaust system mountings failed front and centre (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 37,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 25,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 25 May 2016 20,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,575 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,443 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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GU12 SHJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU12 SHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU12 SHJ registered?

GU12 SHJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is GU12 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 SHJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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